Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

Early voting: October 20 to 27 (closed Sunday, October 25), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Early voting is open now: October 20 to 27 (closed Sunday, October 25), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Early voting has ended.
Request an absentee ballot by Friday, October 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
Mailed absentee ballots must reach your parish registrar of voters by Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. A postmark does not count, so mail it early.
On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
Today is election day. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

Every race on the ballot See your sample ballot and polling place All election dates and deadlinesSecretary of State election hotline: 1-800-883-2805

Richland Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 5, 1996. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

Other elections here: Every election in Richland Parish
Other parishes: Local results for every parish that day
Parish offices today: Richland Parish offices and contacts

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

Peggy J. O'Neal (Democrat) won with 50.5% of the vote.

Peggy J. O'Neal DemocratElected
50.5% 1,046 votes
Johnny Beach DemocratDefeated
49.5% 1,027 votes

2,073 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 2

Terry L. Thompson (Republican) won with 54.9% of the vote.

Terry L. Thompson RepublicanElected
54.9% 1,441 votes
"Jay" Brakefield Other partyDefeated
45.1% 1,184 votes

2,625 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Wards 6 & 7

Donald Oliveaux (Republican) won with 55.5% of the vote.

Donald Oliveaux RepublicanElected
55.5% 157 votes
Purvis L. Weed DemocratDefeated
44.5% 126 votes

283 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 43.3% voted yes and 56.7% voted no.

Yes
43.3% 2,891 votes
NoDefeated
56.7% 3,786 votes

6,677 votes cast.